Study the word list: GCSE Art 1

Key words for GCSE Art.

Word list: GCSE Art 1

	style	Style is the way a piece of art looks.
	content	Content is what is being depicted in a piece of art.
	mood	Mood is the atmosphere or feeling evoked by an artwork.
	foreground	The foreground is the area at the front of a scene.
	background	The background is the area to the rear of a scene.
	context	The context of a piece is the situation in which it was made.
	structure	Structure is the way a piece is arranged.
	focused	If your work is focused, it means it has a specific aim.
	inform	Knowledge of the subject you are working in will inform your artwork.
	understanding	Your work can display a thorough understanding of a subject or approach.
	critical	If you are critical, it means you express opinions and thoughts about an artwork.
	diverse	If something is diverse, it means it contains a broad range.
	connection	A connection is a link made between the different elements in or around a piece of art.
	idea	An idea is a thought that arises as a result of understanding or study.
	initial	Initial stages are the very first ideas and actions of a project.
	inquire	If you inquire, it means you study, investigate, and explore a field of interest.
	period	A period is the timeframe in which an artistic movement took place.
	society	A society is a group of people who are connected by a purpose or activity.
	culture	Culture refers to the characteristics and knowledge of a group of people.
	emphasis	If you put emphasis on something, it means you make it stand out more.